Often described as “sea cows,” manatees are some of the most interesting and unusual mammals in the world. Long considered to be the “mermaids” of ancient seafaring lore, manatees are gentle, curious creatures with a long, round body and a puppy dog face, similar to that of a seal or walrus. Manatees weigh around 1,200 pounds (550 kg) and are herbivorous, meaning they only eat...
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Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.
Our mission is to protect manatees and their aquatic habitat for future generations.
Gulf Coast manatee sighting network expanding west
Blue and White Manatee Christmas ornament! One manatee ornament made from a recycled lowcountry oyster shell. Perfect gift for manatee lovers, seacow lovers, ocean obsessed, and marine mammal enthusiasts. Great addition to your coastal ornament collection and can even be used as a bottle charm or display as is. The listing is for one ornament. Each oyster shell is handpicked from various coastal and marsh locations in the lowcountry of South Carolina. They are handpainted, decoupaged, gilded with gold leaf and interiors are sealed in a high gloss to create a porcelain like finish. The backs are left in their natural beautiful state. Due to the nature of...nature, each ornament will vary in shape, size and natural coloring, and shell imperfections should be expected. Your ornament will be beautiful and truly one of a kind! It may not be the same exact ones pictured, but design will be roughly the same considering the variations! Shells are approximately 4.5-5.5 inches and are hung with a blue satin ribbon. They will be packaged in an organza bag or gift box, near ready for gift giving. Feel free to message with any questions or requests!
A venture into the wild uncovers a side of the Sunshine State few visitors get to see.
Known as Florida’s gentle giants, spotting a manatee in their natural habitat is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Alert Diver Magazine, the high quality dive publication of Divers Alert Network (DAN), has published an article of mine called "Enchanting Manatees of Crystal River". Here's a little more about it.
A manatee gathers with others around one of the warm springs at Three Sisters. Some sunrays also warm his back on this cold day. This photograph and the previous one were taken near the same time. You could add another 15+ manatee, for a total of 40+ manatee by this one spring alone, with more arriving. This is why these warm water sites are so important for the manatee on cold days and must be preserved for their winter warmth.
We need your help today to ensure a better future for manatees tomorrow. Your tax-deductible contribution to Save the Manatee Club provides essential funding for Club programs such as public awareness and education programs; manatee research, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts; and advocacy and legal action to ensure better protection for manatees and their aquatic habitat.
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A lovely female manatee
In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed.
Florida's friendly manatees photographed by Alexander Mustard.
Using satellite tagging, aerial surveys, photo-identification, and other tools, CMA Research Institute is ensuring the survival of manatees around the world
Known as Florida’s gentle giants, spotting a manatee in their natural habitat is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed.
Upside down with little sunfish
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It's possible to sustainably swim with manatees in Florida! From the best tour, when to go, and more, read on to see how you can swim with manatees too.
Florida's friendly manatees photographed by Alexander Mustard.
Latest #manatee update from Blue Spring now on https://t.co/ynAN3JlvBB!
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